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Strong and Weak Induction
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An inductive argument is strong when true premises would make its conclusion probable, and weak when they would not. Strength comes in degrees.
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"Ninety-six percent of a thousand sampled batteries passed, so this one will" is strong. "My cousin's battery died" is weak.
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Even a strong argument's conclusion can turn out false. Probability is not a promise.